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The
Mary Wolfman Epstein Conducting Fellowship was established
in September, 2000 to train conductors in the area of
Jewish choral music. Thanks to a grant from the family
of Mary Wolfman Epstein, the Zamir Chorale of Boston
each year provides training for a conducting intern.
Click
here to meet Zamir’s 2008-09 MWE Conducting Fellow
Each
intern
- Is
engaged in a study of Jewish choral repertoire with
the Chorale's Artistic Director
- Sings
as a regular member of the Chorale, attending all
rehearsals and concerts
- Attends
monthly staff meetings
- May
be given opportunities to conduct the Chorale in rehearsals
(both tutti and break-out rehearsals) and in concert
- May
sit in on auditions for new members
Interns
may also serve as assistant conductors, vocal coaches,
and/or section leaders.
Qualifications
- Excellent
skills and experience in choral conducting
- A
pleasant voice, appropriate for choral work
- Advanced
musical literacy
- Interpersonal
and leadership skills
- An
interest in Jewish choral music
Salary
Salary:
$2,500/year.
The
term is generally for one season (September through
June).
Send letter of application, together with a resume, and a letter of recommendation to:
Joshua Jacobson, Artistic Director
Zamir Chorale of Boston
POB 590126
Newton, MA 02459-0126
www.zamir.org
conductor@zamir.org
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